Working at Height Safety and Rescue Planning
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of serious workplace injury across construction and industry. This course covers the selection, inspection, and correct use of fall protection systems together with the planning of prompt rescue. Delegates learn to assess height related risks and put practical controls in place.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Assessing fall risks before any elevated work begins
- 02Choosing between collective protection and personal fall arrest
- 03Inspecting harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points for defects
- 04Understanding suspension trauma and the need for prompt rescue
- 05Building a rescue plan that avoids waiting for emergency services
- 06Applying the hierarchy of controls to height tasks
- 07Preparing method statements for roof and scaffold work
What you will gain
- Assess the risks associated with work at height
- Select appropriate collective and personal fall protection
- Inspect harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points correctly
- Plan for suspension trauma and prompt rescue
- Apply a hierarchy of controls to height work
- Prepare method statements for height tasks
Who should attend
- Construction supervisors
- Maintenance and rigging teams
- Safety officers
- Facilities and building managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 1 to 2 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 19 to 20 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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